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#1. FW: Brand New Hawk Blues - SOLD - from Greg Cernosek
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:44:20 -0600 From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> Subject: FW: Brand New Hawk Blues - SOLD They are sold. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Cernosek [mailto:gcernosek@inetx.com] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 9:56 AM To: M3 Subject: FS: Brand New Hawk Blues Posting for a friend... Please respond directly to him at the address below. -----Original Message----- For Sale - Hawk Blues pads Brand new Hawk Blues 9012 racing brake pads for E36 M3, both front and rear. Never used, still in original boxes. $190 or best offer, will split shipping with buyer. john0990@yahoo.com <mailto:john0990@yahoo.com>
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#2. Re: [E36M3] shot shocks - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:52:10 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] shot shocks Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I think my shocks are shot in my '99 with 31k on it. Over the last couple > > of months I have noticed a definite degradation in ride quality on the less > > than smooth roads of Balitmore. So here's my question. Will BMW cover these > > under warranty? I would be willing to go with the OEM junkers again if it > > doesn't cost me anything. What are people's experiences with getting BMW to > > cover this? Thanks again gang. > > Good luck trying to get a dealer to replace those under warranty. They might > even be considered a wear item. Unless they have a shock dyno or are willing > to take them off and try pushing them by hand, they'll tell you that they're > still good. The typical push down on the bumper and see if the car oscillates > a few times does not work on our cars because the springs are stiffer than a > Lincoln towncar ;) I've actually managed to get my wife's E36 rear shocks replaced under warranty. The car had around 40K miles at the time and I dropped it off complaining that the left rear shock was rebounding unevenly compared to the left right resulting in the rear side stepping on rebound. I had very little faith in the dealer reproducing and addressing the problem, but when I came to pick up the car the service order read: "the customer noted that both rear shocks are leaking. Leakage verified and shocks replaced." Now if I could only convince them to replace the front ones as well to match the rear rebound rate. This time around they see nothing wrong and can't find any leaks. > Pony up for Koni strut inserts and rear shocks and I guarantee you'll be happy. > Fronts are about $160 each and rears are about $110 each. Better quality > seals than OE Boge shocks...they'll last you a long time....plus you get a > lifetime warranty. Agreed. Koni's would be the real solution. Why throw good money after the bad on OEM Boge's. alex f
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#3. Battery Source - from morris.michael@adlittle.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:11:07 -0500 From: morris.michael@adlittle.com Subject: Battery Source Ahmad, I picked up a NAPA battery at my local NAPA store (Arlington)..... fits perfect and has the vent tube in the right spot. NAPA batteries are made by EXIDE. About $110. Expensive, but easy to get. Mike Morris -------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:05:57 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Battery Source It sounds pretty dumb, but I went to a local Autozone and Sears and = they didnt have batteries for our cars. NTB (National Tire and Battery) told me I will have to wait for a week. Anyone know of a good source around Boston, MA area? Thanks. Ahmad A. Lutfeali **** This is intended for the addressee only and may contain confidential business information. It may not be copied without our permission. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible and delete the material from any computer.****
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#4. Battery - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:35:43 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@home.com> Subject: Battery Ahmad, you own an ///M3.... A new battery designed for your car is available at the dealer.. about $100 with CCA discount. My original battery lasted 5 years.... Why bother searching for something that "might fit", "should work", "need to modify....." regards, Rich
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#5. Power Steering Leak - from Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:00:17 -0600 From: "Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR" <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> Subject: Power Steering Leak My 1995 M3 (92K miles) has a very slow leak of power steering fluid (red-colored) coming from "somewhere" beneath what I think is the reservoir. Can't tell if it is the unit itself or just a hose fitting or what. Does the group have any general comments about this--implications, common failure modes, etc? DIY-fixable? Thanks, Cod Major Chris Darling HQ AMC/CEXR DSN 779-0698, Comm (618) 229-0698
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#6. Suspension Installation - from Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:04:54 -0600 From: "Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR" <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> Subject: Suspension Installation I have a 1995 M3 with 92K miles. I am contemplating installing a Dinan Stage Two suspension, and doing the work myself to save $750. I have rudimentary wrenching-skills (managed to change my own water pump without breaking anything) and have access to a fully equipped auto hobby shop with lifts, etc. Is this a job for DIY, or am I going to be in way over my head? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! Cod Major Chris Darling HQ AMC/CEXR DSN 779-0698, Comm (618) 229-0698
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Power Steering Leak - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:14:43 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Power Steering Leak Failure is most likely to appear at the point where the metal pipe fitting is clamped onto the rubber hose. ..well, unless you hit something. I've also heard of someone's steering rack blowing a seal, but that's more of a catastrophic failure than a slow drip. Replace the hoses, and you should be as good as new. Chester --- Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> wrote: > Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:00:17 -0600 > From: "Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR" <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> > Subject: Power Steering Leak > > My 1995 M3 (92K miles) has a very slow leak of power steering fluid > (red-colored) coming from "somewhere" beneath what I think is the > reservoir. Can't tell if it is the unit itself or just a hose fitting > or what. Does the group have any general comments about > this--implications, common failure modes, etc? DIY-fixable? Thanks, > > Cod > Major Chris Darling > HQ AMC/CEXR > DSN 779-0698, Comm (618) 229-0698 > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Suspension Installation - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:16:11 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Suspension Installation If you have a hobby shop with lifts, etc...I'm assuming air tools as well, you should be golden. Just take your time. I've done 3 suspension installs since last August or so. It just flies by nowadays. Chester --- Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR <Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil> wrote: > I have a 1995 M3 with 92K miles. I am contemplating installing a Dinan > Stage Two suspension, and doing the work myself to save $750. I have > rudimentary wrenching-skills (managed to change my own water pump > without breaking anything) and have access to a fully equipped auto > hobby shop with lifts, etc. Is this a job for DIY, or am I going to be > in way over my head? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Power Steering Leak - from jim.bassett@alloptic.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:20:33 -0800 From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Power Steering Leak > My 1995 M3 (92K miles) has a very slow leak of power steering fluid > (red-colored) coming from "somewhere" beneath what I think is the > reservoir. Can't tell if it is the unit itself or just a hose fitting > or what. Does the group have any general comments about > this--implications, common failure modes, etc? DIY-fixable? Thanks, One of the more common failure points are the hose clamps at the bottom of the reservoir. Replace the crappy crimp-on factory clamps with true hose clamps. Re-check tightness after a week or two. Another place is the rubber hose to metal tubing interface on the hoses that lead to the rack. Replacing the hoses is the fix here. Although probably not contributing to the leak, the filter screen in the reservoir tends to get clogged over time. For ~$40 you can replace it. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - had both failures, has new rack, hoses & reservoir 1993 325is #44 KP - getting new reservoir next week
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#10. Have you seen this yet? - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 12:40:25 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.com Subject: Have you seen this yet? Turner Motorsport posted pics of a very nice customer car... a McLaren F1: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/pages/mclaren.htm Amazing! A couple of observations: - I didn't realize they were so small. I kind of figured they were the size of a Diablo, not so compact. - The guy is running what appear to be Michelin Pilots. Sheesh, I would have to run R-compounds on that thing on the street, on general principle that the thing is truly race-bred. -peterg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com